Pastry Lead: Menu Development & Quality

SEAHORSE NYC; New York (NY); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid sick leave

Health insurance (dental & vision)

401K Options

Growth opportunities

Employee Dining Discount

Commuter Benefits program

Job summary

Seahorse NYC is seeking an experienced pastry cook to lead our pastry team. You will coordinate the organization, planning, and quality control of our bakery output, while mentoring staff in the Kitchen’s bake/pastry shop to uphold our cultural standards and culinary excellence.

The role requires at least 2 years of culinary experience, a creative mindset, availability on weekends and holidays, fluent English, and US work authorization with DOH certification.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of culinary experience.
• Must be creative and innovative to ensure the evolution of offerings.
• Flexible schedule; weekends and holidays. Fluent in English; legal US work authorization; DOH Certification.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning and development of menus for the hotel, ensuring correct preparation and presentation of a consistent level for all food items.
• Control labor and operating expenses through organization, purchasing decisions, and inventory control.
• Ensure sanitation standards comply with Four Seasons, local, state, and federal regulations, and maintain kitchen cleanliness and organization.
• Communicate with employees and managers to meet operational needs; attend regular meetings for coordination.
• Work harmoniously with co-workers and supervisors.
• Able to type, create recipes, make pickup charts, and use spreadsheets to improve efficiency.
• Ensure food quality through inspections and frequent quality checks.
• Inspire and motivate team members and conduct team-building activities.
• Floor presence to develop the pastry team and contribute to operation success.
• Work across shifts and pastry kitchen areas to meet business needs and grow within the organization.

Skills

Culinary experience

Team leadership

Creativity & innovation

Flexible schedule

English fluent

US work authorization

DOH Certification

Education

DOH Certification

Job description

Seahorse NYC is seeking an experienced pastry cook to lead our pastry team. You will coordinate the organization, planning, and quality control of our bakery output, while mentoring staff in the Kitchen’s bake/pastry shop to uphold our cultural standards and culinary excellence.

The role requires at least 2 years of culinary experience, a creative mindset, availability on weekends and holidays, fluent English, and US work authorization with DOH certification.